Saturday , 22 August 2026

Tōkyō Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Tōkyō Verdy
0 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 16 Feb 2025 · 05:00 UTC National Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Koya Kitagawa
Rei Hirakawa 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tōkyō Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at National Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Futoshi Nakamura

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
Tōkyō Verdy 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-16 Tōkyō Verdy 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Tōkyō Verdy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–1 L
08 Dec Kyōto Sanga FC A 0–0 D
30 Nov Kawasaki Frontale H 4–5 L
10 Nov Vissel Kobe H 1–1 D
23 Oct Albirex Niigata A 2–0 W
19 Oct Urawa Red Diamonds H 2–1 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Tōkyō Verdy A 1–0 W
05 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 3–4 L
29 Oct Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
22 Oct Júbilo Iwata H 1–1 D
08 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
17 Sep Avispa Fukuoka A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Tōkyō Verdy Shimizu S-Pulse
#15 Position #7
28 Points 24
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
29 Scored 40
32 Conceded 42
-3 GD -2
1.56 PPG 1.33
56% Win % 44%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Tōkyō Verdy this season
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Tōkyō Verdy are 15th (28 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Tōkyō Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Tōkyō Verdy get us underway at National Stadium.
  • 5' Tōkyō Verdy seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Tōkyō Verdy must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Zento Uno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 95 appearances.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tōkyō Verdy and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Japan international Sen Takagi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' A goal from the Japan international Koya Kitagawa! He fires home on 40 to make it 0-1!
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Koya Kitagawa on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Tōkyō Verdy are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 56' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Yuta Arai on, Yuan Matsuhashi off on 56 minutes.
  • 57' Another substitution for Tokyo Verdy to replace Yuya Fukuda by Itsuki Someno on 57 minute.
  • 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. Tōkyō Verdy and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 64' The referee has no hesitation. Rei Hirakawa is booked for Tokyo Verdy — card on 64.
  • 66' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Koya Kitagawa has done his job and it is now time for Ahmed Ahmedov to step up.
  • 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Tokyo Verdy team. Yuto Tsunashima is replaced by Hijiri Onaga on 76 minute.
  • 79' Ryosuke Shirai gets the nod from Tokyo Verdy. He replaces Yudai Kimura and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Yudai Kimura is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
  • 85' The whistle greets Reon Yamahara as he departs to be replaced by Yuji Takahashi.
  • 90' Hikaru Nakahara makes way for Kota Miyamoto at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 0-1 the final result. Tōkyō Verdy will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Tōkyō Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.61 Tōkyō Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Tōkyō Verdy or Shimizu S-Pulse 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Tōkyō Verdy37% Draw26% Shimizu S-Pulse37%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Tōkyō Verdy or Draw
63%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
63%
Tōkyō Verdy or Shimizu S-Pulse
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tōkyō Verdy28% Draw42% Shimizu S-Pulse30%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Tōkyō Verdy

Handicap Tōkyō Verdy covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 17% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Tōkyō Verdy keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
21% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.